"You are... a demon?"
After taking a closer look at Linde, Anna didn't know how to react.
My benefactor looked like a human.
Or was he joking with her?
"No, I am different from the demons of your world."
Linde smiled slightly: "My race is a race that can stand shoulder to shoulder with gods."
"???"
Anna's face was full of question marks.
Calling himself a god.
Her benefactor was bragging.
But if she didn't say anything...
Her benefactor would be too embarrassed.
"Oh, I see, my benefactor's race is so amazing."
"..."
"Has no one told you that your acting is terrible?"
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to."
Anna quickly apologized.
Her expression was a little uneasy.
Had her benefactor gotten angry?
Linde sighed, finally giving up on the idea of explaining further.
After all, in this world...
There seemed to be no legends of demons.
Explaining it would be too time-consuming.
"Simply put, for me to grant your request is very easy."
Linde said softly: "That is to become my Retainer/Subordinate, which means reincarnating into my race."
"From then on, you will serve me for life."
"..."
Anna's cheeks quickly warmed, her skin turning pink.
What was this?
Her benefactor said so much, it turned out he was proposing.
She secretly glanced at Linde.
Her benefactor was truly handsome.
And he had saved her life.
Offering herself to him was completely appropriate.
"I, I accept."
Although her heart was a thousand times willing, when the words left her mouth, Anna inevitably became shy.
"???"
Linde's expression was a little strange.
Something was wrong.
Twelve out of ten times, something was very wrong.
This woman, could she have misunderstood something?
Although he was a little confused, as long as his goal was achieved, it was fine.
Snap!
Linde lightly snapped his fingers, and as the Repulsion Barrier unfolded, another finger extended.
A little golden glow appeared.
"Benefactor, you're hurt."
"Don't worry, this is a necessary part of the Reincarnation Ritual."
"I see."
Anna nodded, half-understanding: "Then how do I need to cooperate?"
"First, take off your outer clothing."
"Eh, eh eh eh eh?"
Anna's eyes widened, and her cheeks inevitably turned red again.
What was happening?
Were they going to consummate their marriage right here?
Wasn't this a bit too bold?
At least, it should be in a room, right?
Anna was completely flushed, as if she would faint any second.
Linde rubbed his temples.
Looking at this situation...
This woman was overthinking again.
If the timing wasn't wrong, he would have directly made his move.
Sighing, Linde explained, "Don't worry, it's just an outer garment."
"And there's no need to be shy, a Barrier has been set up nearby, so no outsiders will be around."
Hearing Linde's words, Anna wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then reopened them.
"I, I understand."
Anna smoothed her hair, then took off her upper garment.
A pure white undergarment, yet it subtly failed to conceal some of her charms.
"Is, is there anything else I need to do?"
Anna's voice trembled slightly.
Although she had already committed to Linde.
But doing this...
It was still so embarrassing.
"No need, just leave it to me."
Linde extended his finger and dripped blood onto Anna's skin.
Buzz!
A visible light bloomed, and a heart-shaped pattern flashed across her skin.
Immediately after!
Countless mysterious characters began to flow within the light.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Anna's pupils dilated, as if her heart was pounding in her ears.
Something was surging within her body.
At the same time.
Her back and tailbone had already begun to change.
Linde didn't pay attention to these, instead he looked at the attribute information.
[Anna]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV9]
[skill: Eye of Insight]
[Eye of Insight: Greatly enhances dynamic vision, can predict enemy movement trajectories, and replicate their actions.]
Looking at the text information, Linde nodded.
Eye of Insight was also a good skill.
This skill might seem unremarkable.
But in battles of the same level, it was definitely a huge advantage.
After the Reincarnation Ritual ended.
Anna was also a bit dazed.
She subconsciously clenched her fists, feeling her strength had increased by at least dozens of times.
And...
She looked at the wings and tail behind her.
Was she really not human anymore?
However...
If she could save the town, all of this was worth it.
"Here, take a look."
Linde transcribed the attribute information and handed it to her.
"This is?"
"Your attribute information."
Linde explained simply.
"It seems somewhat similar to a status panel."
Anna blinked and began to read.
Hmm... no class, only race?
And the Master's name.
She looked carefully, engraving the name in her heart.
Then.
Anna saw her Eye of Insight skill, and her eyes lit up.
She actually acquired such a powerful skill?
Previously, her profession was only a farmer, and her skills were merely about managing crops.
But now, she finally possessed her own combat ability.
"Master, thank you so much for your grace."
Anna looked up, her eyes seemingly sparkling with little stars, filled with longing and adoration.
"Alright, it's time to go and deal with that Hero."
Linde casually deactivated the Repulsion Barrier.
"Understood, Master."
Anna nodded, looking at the distant flames, and picked up a weapon dropped by a soldier on the ground.
This Retainer/Subordinate is quite good.
Noticing this, Linde nodded.
Strength and such, with the panel and his help, could be improved quickly.
But to transform from an ordinary person into a demon, and to so quickly develop the will to fight proactively, was truly rare and commendable.
"Master, you're here."
At this moment, Freya also came looking for him.
"Princess Freya?"
Seeing Freya's appearance, Anna's eyes widened.
And...
She also called him Master?
Was Princess Freya also the Master's Retainer/Subordinate?
This fact was too shocking, her brain was somewhat overwhelmed.
"Who is this?"
"She is Anna, my newly acquired Retainer/Subordinate."
Hearing this, Freya smiled.
This was truly good news.
Even while traveling these past few days, the Master hadn't let her off the hook.
Now with an extra person, it was just right to share some of the pressure.
"???"
What's with this feeling of unease?
"Let's go."
Linde called out, already heading towards the largest residence in town.
There.
It originally belonged to a wealthy merchant in the town, but now it had become the residence of Buliute, the Hero of Cannon.
Soon.
The three of them had already attracted the attention of the soldiers.
"Anna, I'll leave them to you."
For such small fry, with a Retainer/Subordinate by his side, Linde was too lazy to act himself.
Hearing this, Anna looked at Freya.
To kill the Kingdom's soldiers in front of this Princess?
"Don't look at me."
Freya said with a smile, "You must remember, the Master's command is absolute."
"Mhm."
Anna nodded emphatically, her hand gripping the blade trembling slightly from excitement.
After seeing these scum soldiers, she had already been unable to hold back.
Now.
Naturally, she had no qualms whatsoever.
Swoosh!
The long blade swept, leaving a strange arc in the air.
Anna had not practiced swordsmanship, but relying on her Eye of Insight.
She almost instinctively saw countless weaknesses, and naturally began to swing her blade..